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Ernst Benjamin Rudolph (1829-1898) Biography

 Collection
Identifier: Collection ID-2651

Scope and Contents

The folder contains a one page biography of Ernst Rudolph written by Rev. George Spilman, and a lineage chart for Rudolph.

Dates

  • Creation: 1829 - 1898

Biographical / Historical

Ernst Rudolph was a well known artist in Baltimore, Maryland who immigrated to America from Eibau, Saxony. Upon his arrival in Baltimore, he became a member of Saint Paul (now called Zion) Lutheran Church. His artistic abilities were recognized by David Bendann, who hired him as chief artist. Rudolph eventually opened his own studio, and painted many portraits and religious pictures.

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

3.21.4.3

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Mrs. Walter E. Rudolph, 10 June 2005.

Title
Ernst Benjamin Rudolph (1829-1898) Biography
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
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Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935